Well, I'm trying to decide on something to write for an Article for a local Youth paper. I feel I need something to get into, something I can really do well... I just don't know what.
2 AM is NOT the time to be thinking of these things. I'll see you all in the morning, and likely edit in some new stuff below this. G'night!
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Hi Joeker,
I saw your picture on the Autism Picture Project. My autie daughter was checking the project out with me. I think she liked seeing a bunch of people like herself perhaps. People that don't feel a need to make eye contact with the camera and plaster on a big smile on command. It took me awhile to realize that she didn't smile when we posed for pictures because she didn't realize she wasn't putting a smile on, or maybe she just didn't like the fussiness of it. We don't do professional portraits anymore. Anyway, she said that you look funny, which is a compliment from her. Funny is her word for nice and approachable. Some people don't understand that she has assigned her own meaning to words, but you will probably get it.
I was perusing a site I thought you might be interested in. It is the blog of a very successful man, John Robinson, with Aspergers who just wrote a book that won't be out until Sept. I think it is a good site though. Some things he wrote about autism made me feel better, hopeful. Scroll down to the entry called "The Myth of the Living Dead Autistic Child." http://jerobison.blogspot.com/
Hi Googly,
So, saw my picture, huh? Was I something like what you may have expected? =P
I think she may be feeling connections of a kind... knowing there's lots of people who're like her. When I was young, I worried about being the only person like myself, at least that I knew of. I was relieved when I became aware that there were others like me. It made me feel a lot less alone.
I can understand well. But, it's pretty funny, no? Here I am... In Canada. That's of me without my social mask on. Just happy, having fun, and posing for a photo, enjoying life. It's good to hear she thinks I'm nice. I try. =D
Thanks for another great link! I'm interested in some of the things he's got going, and look forward to his book. Who knows, I just might have the spending cash to buy it! =P But of course, there;s always the Library.
On the Myth of the Living Dead Child...
First, I just have to say it, Living Dead is a common and popular term for zombies, Hollywood style. Kind of odd, being compared to a flesh-eating, instinct-driven, painless automaton... Quite misleading, as far as statements go.
But oh well, I'm not about to go and express myself at them, I think John E. Robinson did a fantastic job. He was concise, polite, and of course, well-spoken and open. I again thank you for the link, this blog is a treat to read. =)
You have every right and reason to be hopeful. You're a kind, responsible parent, much like mine, and care deeply for your daughter. Rejoice in good times, and let the bad times strengthen your resolve. You're a great person.
Well, good night.
Joeker,
Nobody ever looks exactly like you imagine, but you look like a teenage boy so close enough.
My daughter is getting moved next year to a high functioning autistism class. An autism only class is a first for us. I observed the class and met the kids. It was like being in a class full of my daughter. She used to be mainstreamed. Mainstreaming was nice and the kids were really nice to her in the class. They do alot of sensitivity training on the kids these days, so her case worker went into the class and explained autism before she joined the class. Mainstream was too much for her. The older she got, the kids became too sophisticated in their social interactions, conversations and interests. The class moved to fast and she was pulled out too often for independant learning. It was too much sensory overload I believe. I believe she was using all her resources to do fine at school and then coming home and having mini-breakdowns everyday.
If you had had a choice as a child, would you have felt more comfortable in a small class of only autistic children or do you think sticking it out in mainstream is better?
On the site I gave you, one of the books the author recommends is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime". I found it a really interesting book. The author is not autistic, but it is written from the perspective of an Aspie teen. I wonder how accurate it is. It was a good read.
Well, I wanted to thank you. I was really in pissed off mode when I found Fore Sam's site because of some stuff I had found in the neurodiversity blogs. But having met you mellowed me back down and I have been doing alot of reading about Aspies and Auties and their point of view. My daughter has never fit the Autie definition, but her severe ADHD has always made her too learning disabled to be called Aspie. Now that I read more abut Aspie I think that fits more, especially the clumsiness. Once we get the ADHD under control, she will probably function well. She is smart and loves Japanese anime, making videos, making computer animation, she can surf the web (which means she has to have a net nanny), makes slide shows with music , writes books and makes comics. She is a self taught computer whiz and knows more than I do. She gets that from her dad, who is a self taught and highly successful computer engineer. She is also trying to teach herself to speak Spanish by using the spanish language feature on cd movies. Yet, she has gotten moderate functioning labels and mild mental retardation because she wont' cooperate with assessment tests because of her ADHD stuff.
Well, I've bored you long enough. Good luck with your writing.
I went Mainstream, but I had some added support, being the learning centre. Solid concept, I think. If classes were too much, I could ask to be excused, and sometimes had a block in a semester in which I would go there to catch up, since I barely did homework...
I went a little of both, I think, but more mainstream then otherwise, so I've gotta say, I think both approaches have their good and bad points. Mainstream is good for learning to blend or learn social patterns by watching them occur, but being in a class like that also has major perks.
My schooling went like that, pretty much, and it's been alright, I guess. I certainly would have been much more comfortable, and also better understood, but due to learning to act and staying mostly mainstream, I've developed a way to blend in. I still have quirks and stand out, but now I can stand out a little less.
For a time, before high school, ending about midway through middle school, I'd sometimes come home to cry into my pillow. My own little breakdowns. But as I learnt to act better, I began to fit better, by acting. The breakdowns grew less frequent, as things got better, as I began to fit more and more. A happy cycle, methinks.
Hm... perhaps I should pick it up? The title certainly sounds interesting, and I've only been re-reading some of my favorite books. Also, I could perhaps see if it's accurate. The best fictions are ones that don't have many plot holes or continuity errors.
You're very welcome. I'm always a little akward with getting thanks... Not sure why. I'm glad you've gotten calmed down. Level heads make straight paths.
Anyways, it's great to hear more on your daughter and her successes and her hobbies, since I myself have some similar ones. She might like the "Trigun" series... It's the tragic tale of a lone wanderer, Vash the Stampede, also known as the "Humanoid Typhoon," a man with an incredible bounty on his head. However, he's the last guy you'd think was worth that much! It's an Action/Comedy, and Vash is a hilarious character, and also a heroic one. The beginning of the series is remarkably light-hearted, and also full of situational humour. I thought it was hilarious. =D
I think it's fantastic that she's so active with creating stuff. Keep track of it, she may want to publish some later on. =)
Heh. Sounds like me and homework, I rarely do it if I think it's daft. I failed an entire course because of that... But it's okay, I'm managing now.
My thanks, and good night! =D
Hey joeker,
I written a monologue which reflects the student Justin (from the anti-ND skit), and his position on neurodiversity. He's quite ranty, so be prepared!
http://dontunderestimateautism.blogspot.com/2007/05/monologue-justin.html
Big Time,
Maybe I am out of the loop, but that monologue made no sense. What high school would give a test asking questions about the cause of autism or neurodiversity?
Googly, this scenery is in a pretend world. I'm currently finishing 9th grade, and my teachers breifly talked about autism and how it could be caused by mercury or genes, but you're right, real high schools don't actually discuss autism in this manner. I think health teachers should talk more about autism though, so people of the future are more aware of it. They should also mention neurodiversity, because it's an extremely important movement among the autism community. If you have any comments, please post them on my blog.
Ah, the monolouge is a continuation from a previous piece of writing from Bigtimesynesthete.
I'm believe it's a satire of John Best... I first read it before finding Fore and blogging with him. I also happened to find Fore by finding some of the worst comments he made, arranged altogether, on another's blog.
If you had seen the stuff I'd seen of Fore, I think you'd feel him to be very rough about his views. He does post on other blogs, and plenty of it isn't what you'd call rude, but beyond.
But here I am, blogging your eyes out over Fore Sam. My apologies for harping on about him.
Ciao for now,
~Joeker
Yes, this is exactly what this story is, a satire of we-all-know-who.
Too bad I didn't catch right away that Foresam's story about OGF was in fact satire. Stupid, gulible Synesthete! I posted a positive comment to him for once, but after catching him still being his same old self, i knew I had to delete that comment right away. But he had to ressurect it and put it back up under his name. It's like he wants me to be embarrased for the rest of my life! I'm going to rant about this next on my blog.
Kids under 18 who come across his blog should either post anonymously or avoid commenting. I believe he once asked Kurai Gaka (16) for her real name!
Aw, it's not your fault for posting in good faith. His satire was a priggish attempt to draw some laughs, and support from those who expect insults to people with Autism.
The fact he ressurected it shows just how petty he is. He thinks you were maybe being sarcastic, I'd guess.
He's a stickler for anonymity meaning fakes, or whatever.
I'm willing to be an open book, but it appears he prefers to consider me a faceless person. Makes all the things he's said to me simply comments to a fake person, or whatever. He may even think I'm bluffing. And I hate to bluff.
Joeker,
Do you have an email address you don't mind sharing? If not, I will post one of mine.
I'll use my gmail address:
joeskipsey@gmail.com
There you go.
"Kids under 18 who come across his blog should either post anonymously or avoid commenting. I believe he once asked Kurai Gaka (16) for her real name!"
Yes, he most certainly did. I barked out a laugh of surprise when he called me a pussy for not giving him my real name. Why does he even need to know my name anyways?
Simple, Kurai. He's a hypocrite.
Of course, every Anon, Anon, and Anon who comes there spouting BS is more than welcome. It takes time and effort to fill up the internet with slurs against ASDs.
It's no big deal, he just can't stand not being respected the way he thinks he should, rather than the kind he earns.
I think I am going to just leave John Best to boil in his own juices.
I've got films to make, autism related or not.....
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